2012 Subaru Forester X, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Valve Body: Installation

  1. Check the control valve body for dust and other foreign matter.
  2. Temporarily attach the control valve body to the transmission.
  3. Install the oil cooler pipe.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Oil Cooler Pipe With Bolt
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  4. Tighten the bolts equally.

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Transmission Ground Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  5. Connect the control valve connector.
    Fig 3: Control Valve Connector
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  6. Attach the magnet at the specified position of the oil pan.
    Fig 4: Magnet
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  7. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent 

    Fig 5: Proper Amount Of Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Oil Pan Mating Surface
    G07665551Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Fill the three holes aside from the bolt holes in the transmission case, with liquid gasket.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent 

    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Case Bolt Holes
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  9. Install the oil pan by equally tightening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb) 

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the ground cable to battery.
  12. Fill ATF from the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID . >
  13. Bleed the air of control valve. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding of Control Valve. >
  14. Check the ATF level. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
  15. Perform the diagnosis again. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Learning Control. >
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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